Officers of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), Eredo Command, have arrested three students and one adult in connection with a case of theft and aiding and abetting at the Government Technical College, Odomola, Epe.

The arrests were made following a distress call from the school’s principal, Dr. Wole Ajifowoke, after some students were caught with pieces of iron on the school premises.

The suspects — Sunday Kingsley (17), Sansaliu Babatunde (18), and Olowu Adamo (22), all from the Motor Vehicle Mechanic Department — confessed to stealing three iron chairs, dismantling them, and attempting to sell the metal to local scrap buyers known as bollar.

Further investigations revealed the trio had previously stolen mechanical clamps from the same department in March 2025.

The stolen items were allegedly handed over to a 48-year-old man, Shakiru Yusuf, who resides at 25 Adeyanju Street, Epe. Acting on a tip, LNSC officers visited Mr. Yusuf’s residence, where he admitted to receiving and keeping the stolen items without informing the school or authorities. He claimed the students tried to sell the clamps for N10,000.

The commanding officer directed that the recovered items be brought in as evidence. The school principal was notified and subsequently visited the command office for further clarification.

In a related development, one of the arrested students accused a school security officer, Owolabi Emmanuel, of attempting to steal cable wires from a school building.

According to the student, Mr. Emmanuel was seen early one morning with a suspicious bag, shortly before the wires were reported missing. The security officer has since been summoned for questioning.

Principal Ajifowoke expressed concern over the persistent cases of theft and burglary at the school, revealing that properties worth millions of naira have been stolen in recent months.

The case has been transferred to the Noforija Police Station for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Meanwhile, the General Manager of the Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Agency, Prince Dr. Ifalade Oyekan, FISN, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to working with stakeholders to intensify efforts in curbing theft and enhancing the security of educational facilities across Lagos State.